Use the layout grid, Use a tracing image – Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 User Manual
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See also
“Align AP elements” on page 160
“Move AP elements” on page 160
Use the layout grid
The grid displays a system of horizontal and vertical lines in the Document window. It is useful for placing objects
precisely. You can make absolutely-positioned page elements automatically snap to the grid as you move them, and
change the grid or control the snapping behavior by specifying grid settings. Snapping works whether or not the grid
is visible.
See also
“Align AP elements” on page 160
“Move AP elements” on page 160
Show or hide the grid
❖
Select View > Grid > Show Grid.
Enable or disable snapping
❖
Select View > Grid > Snap to Grid.
Change grid settings
1
Select View > Grid > Grid Settings.
2
Set the options and click OK to apply the changes.
Color
Specifies the color of the grid lines. Click the color swatch and select a color from the color picker, or type a
hexadecimal number in the text box.
Show Grid
Makes the grid visible in Design view.
Snap to Grid
Makes page elements snap to the lines of the grid.
Spacing
Controls how far apart the grid lines are. Enter a number and select Pixels, Inches, or Centimeters from the menu.
Display
Specifies whether the grid lines appear as lines or dots.
Note: If Show Grid is not selected, the grid does not appear in the document and no changes are visible.
Use a tracing image
You can use a tracing image as a guide to re-create a page design that was created in a graphics application such as
Adobe Freehand or Fireworks.
A tracing image is a JPEG, GIF, or PNG image that is placed in the background of the Document window. You can
hide the image, set its opacity, and change its position.
The tracing image is visible only in Dreamweaver; it is not visible when you view the page in a browser. When the
tracing image is visible, the page’s real background image and color are not visible in the Document window;
however, the background image and color will be visible when the page is viewed in a browser.
September 4, 2007